BC Children's & Women's Hospitals
Sibling Support Services
BC Children’s Hospital
Young Sibling Peer Support Network – Free, Online, Peer Support Groups
For sibling carers aged 8–12 who have a sibling with a disability and/or medical condition.
These free, monthly online peer groups offer a safe and welcoming space for siblings to connect with others who understand. Participants can share experiences, feel less alone, and build coping skills through fun, facilitator guided therapeutic activities.
Open to all families across all of BC, the Yukon and Alberta!
No cost and no referral required
View dates and times in the online booking portal
Register either:
Online – https://siblingcentre.janeapp.com
By phone – 604-875-3594 or toll free: 1-855-875-3594
By email – [email protected]
Additional Details
Mandate: To support whole family-centred care by providing young sibling carers access to peer to peer connection with therapeutic activities and sharing sibling-centric resources with families.
Type of Resource: Support Group
Services: Support Group Family support Outreach
Languages: English
Age Range: School Age (5-18)
Target Users: Families & caregivers Educators Professionals General
Seasons Activity Offered: Spring (March to May) Summer (June to August) Fall (September to November) Winter (December to February)
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-875-3594
Contact Name: Rhiannon Satherley
Position: Manager, Sibling Support Services
Yukon, Canada
British Columbia, Canada
Alberta, Canada